Elephant Robotics MyCobot 280

£617.99 £514.99
SKU
MYCOBOT-280
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myCobot 280 – Compact 6-Axis Collaborative Robot Arm

Unlock desktop robotics with the myCobot 280—an ultra-compact 6-axis cobot designed for education, automation, and creative development. Choose your preferred control system: M5Stack, Raspberry Pi, Arduino, or Jetson Nano, and start building projects with Python, ROS, AI, or visual programming.

Elephant Robotics myCobot 280

The Elephant Robotics myCobot 280 is a compact, lightweight, 6-axis collaborative robot arm designed for precision tasks in manufacturing, research, and educational settings. Built for flexibility and ease of use, it offers extensive compatibility and straightforward integration into various automation workflows.


Compact and Versatile Design

myCobot 280 Design

With an exceptionally small footprint and weighing just 850 grams, the myCobot 280 maximizes workspace efficiency while remaining portable and easy to reposition. Its 280mm arm reach and payload capacity of 250g enable delicate, precise handling tasks.

The robot supports a wide range of programming environments, including ROS, Arduino, Python, JavaScript, and even graphical interfaces like Drag & Teach and Practical Teaching. Integrated with versatile hardware options such as LEGO, Grove Interface, and M5 STACK, it excels in electronics assembly, lab automation, educational setups, and research experiments.


Core Features and Specifications

Intuitive Control Interface

myCobot 280 Payload

Mini Robotflow

The menu-based control system (Minirobot) offers easy access to main control features, calibration, transponder setup, and system information, facilitating straightforward management of robot functions.

Blockly Programming

myCobot 280 Blockly Programming

myBlockly

Visual programming interface via Blockly provides a drag-and-drop coding environment, simplifying complex automation tasks and making programming accessible for users of all experience levels.

Software Compatibility

myCobot 280 Software

UIFlow

Seamless integration with UIFlow, ROS, Python, Arduino, and other popular platforms allows users to implement diverse automation projects without compatibility concerns effortlessly.


Applications and Use Cases

Ideal for educational labs, research institutions, and precise automation environments, the myCobot 280 excels in tasks such as sorting, pick-and-place, assembly of small parts, and educational demonstrations. Its collaborative design allows it to safely work alongside humans without additional safety enclosures.

myCobot 280 Applications

myCobot 280 in action

Plug-and-Play Integration

Designed for easy deployment, the myCobot 280 features plug-and-play connectivity through standard USB Type-C and communication interfaces including GPIO, allowing users quick setup and immediate use in various automation scenarios without extensive technical configuration.

myCobot 280 Kinematic Control

Advanced Kinematic Control

myCobot 280 Connectivity

Featuring advanced kinematic algorithms, the myCobot 280 ensures smooth and precise motion control across all six axes. This capability allows users to achieve high accuracy in repetitive tasks, ensuring consistent performance and reduced operational errors in automated processes.


Watch the myCobot 280 in Action

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Technical Specifications

myCobot 280 – Tech Specs Comparison

Specification myCobot-280 M5 myCobot-280 Pi myCobot-280 for Arduino myCobot-280 Jetson Nano
Controller M5Stack Basic (ESP32) Raspberry Pi 4B User-supplied Arduino board NVIDIA Jetson Nano
Operating System UIFlow, myBlockly, Python Ubuntu Mate, ROS Arduino IDE / C++ Ubuntu, ROS, TensorFlow, OpenCV
Programming Languages Python, Blockly, UIFlow Python, ROS, C++, Blockly Arduino (C++) Python, ROS, C++, AI frameworks
Connectivity WiFi, USB-C WiFi, Bluetooth, USB-C USB-C, GPIO Ethernet, USB, HDMI, GPIO
AI/Computer Vision Ready No Yes (Pi Camera support) No Yes (GPU + camera support)
Payload 250 g 250 g 250 g 250 g
Reach 280 mm 280 mm 280 mm 280 mm
Degrees of Freedom 6 6 6 6
Repeatability ±0.5 mm ±0.5 mm ±0.5 mm ±0.5 mm
Power Supply 8 V / 2 A 8 V / 2 A 8 V / 2 A 8 V / 2 A
Ideal For STEM, beginners, lightweight tasks ROS education, vision projects Hardware tinkerers, embedded experiments AI + Robotics research, deep learning projects
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What’s in the Box – myCobot 280

Each myCobot 280 bundle includes the following core components:

  • myCobot 280 Robotic Arm: 6-axis lightweight collaborative robot with 280 mm reach
  • Power Supply Adapter: 8V / 2A UK-compatible plug
  • Base Plate: G-shaped magnetic base (varies by version)
  • Quick Start Guide: Setup instructions and software download links

myCobot-280 M5

  • M5Stack Basic controller pre-installed
  • USB-C cable
  • Access to UIFlow and myBlockly environments

myCobot-280 Pi

  • Built-in Raspberry Pi 4B
  • Pre-installed Ubuntu and ROS
  • Pi-compatible camera mount
  • Flat metal base
  • WiFi and Bluetooth connectivity
  • GPIO access pins

myCobot-280 for Arduino

  • Arduino-compatible interface board
  • Sensor expansion ports
  • Sample Arduino sketches
  • Cables for connecting Uno, Mega, or other boards (board not included)

myCobot-280 Jetson Nano

  • Built-in NVIDIA Jetson Nano module
  • AI camera mount kit
  • Jetson GPIO breakout cable
  • Pre-configured Ubuntu and ROS with computer vision modules

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